Crash
Amador County Crash at State Route 49 and State Route 16 Draws Ambulance Request
Incident record
August 19, 2026
10:36 a.m.
State Route 49 at State Route 16
Amador County, CA
California
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1 injured
None reported
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A traffic collision was reported at State Route 49 at State Route 16 in Amador County shortly before 10:36 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. Dispatch marked the call as an ambulance en route, a designation typically used when injuries are possible, though the extent of any injuries was not confirmed.
The number of vehicles involved and what led to the crash were not part of the dispatch entry, nor was any injured-person count specified.
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California accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
- Fault rule
- California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
- Citations
- CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
- Crash report agency
- California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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